Prince George RCMP are asking the public for any video footage of the explosion that occurred in downtown Prince George.
“We are seeing on social media that there are several videos from people who passed by the scene moments after the explosion occurred. We are requesting those persons contact our non-emergency line to speak with investigators as we would like to see the original footage,” said Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.
“Also, if anyone has dash camera footage, video surveillance or cell phone footage of the scene prior to emergency personnel arriving, we ask they speak with investigators, too. Those videos could be very important to our investigation.”
Police say the investigation remains ongoing and updates will be provided as they become available.
The explosion occurred downtown at around 7 a.m. near Fourth Avenue and Dominion Street, at the old Achillion Greek Restaurant.
Three people have been taken to hospital, one of whom has serious injuries.
Police have closed the area of Third Avenue to Fifth Avenue from George Street to Dominion Street. No vehicle or pedestrian traffic is allowed within that perimeter.
The building was built in 1956 and had been the site of the Achillion Restaurant. It was operated by Kostas Iliopulos for 35 years, before it closed in 2016.
